Electromechanical Technologist

Longenecker & Associates (L&A), a Geosyntec Company, is a trusted partner enabling critical missions across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex for more than 30 years. We contribute to DOE’s nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts. Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure.

About the role

We are seeking a motivated Electromechanical Technologist to support photovoltaic (PV) power systems research. The role involves mechanical assembly, electrical and electronics work, operating indoor PV characterization tools, and supporting outdoor PV system installation, instrumentation, and maintenance. Work will be conducted in both laboratory and outdoor settings.

Responsibilities

• Operate indoor PV characterization tools.
• Support outdoor PV system installation, instrumentation, and maintenance.
• Monitor experiments, including making and recording observations in support of PV system development and testing.
• Support documentation efforts, including preparing information for scientific and engineering reports and publications.
• Lift and manually position large, bulky test devices onto characterization tools, either individually or as part of a team.
• Perform periodic outdoor work in all seasons for most of the workday.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in electronics, electro-mechanical technologies, engineering, or other relevant technical field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• U.S. Citizenship (required due to federal contract security requirements).
• Ability to successfully pass a federal background investigation to secure and maintain DOE L security clearance (required).
• Completion of Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing (required).
• Demonstrated ability to work in a laboratory setting, performing tasks such as test setup, equipment operation, and data collection and storage.
• Demonstrated experience with mechanical assembly and common hand tools.
• Demonstrated experience with Data Acquisition Systems (DAS), laboratory instrumentation, and basic laboratory data management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electronics, electromechanical technologies, engineering, or other relevant field.
• Demonstrated experience with DC measurement and data acquisition systems.
• Familiarity with electrical lock-out/tag-out (LOTO), forklift operations, and use of machine shop equipment.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and engineering specifications.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to various experimental environments and learn quickly.
• Demonstrated ability to interface with multiple engineers and scientists, and to perform work with a sense of urgency and focus on quality.
• Experience with control systems, including low-voltage/low-current measurement systems and motor controls.
• Experience with light shop equipment (bench grinders, band saws, and drill presses) and basic portable power tools.
• Experience with electrical Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), including procedures applied to systems with multiple sources of energy.
• Experience with PV systems and components.
• Programming and control of DAS systems using Labview, Python, or embedded languages.
• Experience with data processing, analysis, and reporting.

Please note that federal contractors are required to maintain a drug-free workplace. Regardless of state laws permitting medical or recreational marijuana use, employees working under federal contracts may be subject to federal requirements that prohibit marijuana use. The selected candidate must be able to work onsite in Albuquerque, NM.